| Desur | |
|---|---|
| town panchayat | |
| Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°26′N 79°29′E / 12.43°N 79.48°ECoordinates: 12°26′N 79°29′E / 12.43°N 79.48°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvanamalai |
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 604501 |
Desur is a Town panchayat in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Desur is located at 12°26′N 79°29′E / 12.43°N 79.48°E. It has an average elevation of 114 metres (374 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Desur had a population of 5156. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Desur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 60%. In Desur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.